Developers can now get their hands on the second macOS 12 Monterey beta. The update brings new wallpapers, Safari improvements, and a new Apple Maps icon. It also packs a long list of bug fixes.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available for any iPhone, iPad or Windows 10 user who wants it. It’s been in invite-only beta testing for months, but now all that’s required is an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to start using the gaming service, which allows users to play 100+ console-quality games.
The Linux 5.13 Kernel Linus Torvalds released in final form on Sunday adds support for M1-powered Macs in the open-source operating system for the first time.
The update followed a public testing phase in May. It adds support for the M1 chip as well as a handful of others based on the ARM architecture. As a result, people can now run Linux natively on Apple Silicon hardware. That includes the new M1 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini and 24-inch iMac.
There are plenty of reasons why you’d want to keep your personal phone number hidden. Perhaps you want to sign up for a service, escape promotional calls or just want some guaranteed anonymity when selling an item over Craigslist. Or maybe you’re planning on going on a date with someone you met over an app.
Whatever the case may be, it’s easy to keep your phone number private by using a second one. Hushed Private Phone Line can keep your number totally private, and lifetime subscriptions are on sale now for $19.99, or 86% off.
Apple is reportedly forcing some of its employees to wear “police-grade” body cameras in an effort to stop them from leaking proprietary information.
Recently, the company stepped up efforts to stop internal info from appearing in the press. This is apparently the latest move.
Update: Mark Gurman from Bloomberg said on Twitter that there’s no truth to this report.
Obviously not https://t.co/yD0JbDld3b
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) June 30, 2021
You may be used to simply recording audio on your mobile device for those endless cat-video voiceovers of yours. But if you want clearer, more-focused audio for your content creation, a small microphone like Sennheiser’s new XS Lavmic will usually do a better job.
Apple TV+ finally revealed the debut date for Foundation, its much-anticipated adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s classic series of novels. The wait will be over on September 24, 2021.
And a second “teaser trailer” debuted on Monday… though it does a bit more than tease.
Some computer setups are a little like Manhattan. When you have nowhere else to build horizontally, the only way to go is vertical. Hence the monitor tower seen in Redditor xelferz’s MacBook Pro-and iPad Air-based workstation.
Pressed into the corner of a narrow room with a vaulted ceiling, xelferz’s setup stacks a 34-inch LG ultrawide display on top of a 49-inch, curved ultrawide LG display. A webcam sits on top of the lower screen. The whole thing looks a bit like a tree.
UPDATE: A fix for this problem is now available. Download the latest Snapchat update from the App Store.
Snapchat has promised to roll out a fix for frequent app crashes on iPhone after its latest update. Version 11.34.0.35 of the app sends some users back to their Home screen immediately after being opened.
The HyperJuice 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand includes a MagSafe-compatible charger and an Apple Watch charger. In its base are two more charging pads for AirPods and/or another phone.
Plus, Sanho’s stand offers a couple of tricks. It can fold flat to go into a backpack or suitcase. And it can get power from either USB-C or a DC charger.
Apple has begun pulling in new components for iPhone 13 lineup, with mass production scheduled to begin in the coming weeks ahead of a big launch this fall.
Sources in the supply chain say the orders will bring significant revenue increases for a number of Apple’s suppliers, including Cyntec and TXC.
Tutors can be underrated. Having a dedicated, specialized scholar educate you on a subject at your own pace and on your own time makes even the most difficult concepts comprehensible. However, tutors are often underutilized because people either find their rates too expensive or decide to go it alone.
Apple seems to be reviving plans to build a $1 billion data center in Athenry, Ireland.
It looked like the project was dead after Apple said in 2018 that “delays in the approval process” forced it to make other plans. But the company has now submitted a second application to extend planning permission.
Big upgrades for the MacBook Pro and iPad mini are still on track for a 2021 release. A new entry-level iPad, aimed primarily at students, will also appear this year, according to a new report.
Apple is said to be fully focused on new iPhone and Apple Watch upgrades coming this fall for now, but other hardware revisions are expected before the end of 2021.
Apple’s next-generation iPhone lineup will pack an improved Ultra Wide camera with autofocus, according to a reliable analyst. The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max models are expected to get the upgrade first.
Someday, Apple could make tablets as large as the biggest MacBooks. The company is reportedly investigating making super size iPad models with displays larger than the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, according to a reliable source for insider info.
Everyone needs a solid virtual private network. We spend more time online than ever, and using a VPN is the secret to keeping your private data protected, your online banking secure, and staying protected from hackers — especially when using public Wi-Fi.
Nothing screams summer more than sweet, sticky popsicles. And Casetify, a purveyor of durable and vibrant cases, just launched a Color Pop line that will make your iPhone look like a popsicle — but without the mess. If you want a pop of color for your iPhone, make sure to enter this week’s giveaway. Enter and you could win one of five Casetify cases.
To sweeten the giveaway even more, Casetify is giving all Cult of Mac readers 15% off cases this week. Just use the code COM15 at checkout.
I’m too terrified to put the iOS 15 beta on my iPhone. Luckily, Cult of Mac writer Ed Hardy isn’t afraid to sacrifice his smartphone’s stability — and maybe his sanity.
He’s been selflessly testing the next-gen operating system to evaluate the changes coming soon to an iPhone near you. And he’s ready to tell you exactly what to expect in Safari in iOS 15.
Some folks seem upset by Apple’s more-controversial changes, but Ed says not to worry. Find out what he likes about Safari in iOS 15, and what he doesn’t, in this week’s cover story. Download Cult of Mac Magazine to read for free on your iPhone or iPad.
Also this week, we’ve got reviews of new documentaries Fathom and Who Are You, Charlie Brown? And, of course, all the usual Apple news, reviews and how-tos.
There are two universal truths in life: 1) We will always want the latest iPhone, no matter how perfectly fine the one we currently have is. And 2) You can never have enough chargers.
Never underestimate the luxury of always having your devices charged. Having easily accessible chargers usefully placed around your home simply makes life a breeze.
One of the best ways to do that? With this awesome 4-in-1 Versatile Wireless Charger, which is on sale today for just $40.95. That’s a 31% discount off the regular price of $60.
When iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 finds their way to the masses in the fall, one upgrade may be easy to miss. Hotspot connections made from iPhones and iPads will feature the stronger WPA3 security protocol, making those mini networks more secure and harder to hack.
Lorne Michaels’ parody/homage to musicals will soon leap onto Apple TV+. Schmigadoon! is loaded with big names singing and dancing, and it’ll premier on July 16.
Apple released the hilarious first trailer for the series. Watch it now.
Scott Landon relives the worst trauma of his childhood on this week’s episode of Lisey’s Story, the Stephen King miniseries on Apple TV+. It’s his turn to go back to the foundational horrors that propel him. And what he finds is ugly indeed.
If you love your Logitech mouse as much as I do, you probably hate jamming it unceremoniously into your suitcase. So undignified!
And yet, if you’re like me, you likely depend on your mouse. For me, it’s crucial if I want to remain comfortable and also get some serious work done on the road. The new Logitech MX Travel Case provides proper housing for your precious pointer (and some other gear, too).
Apple TV+ has another hagiographic documentary for you, and this one proves just as insubstantial as its last aimless doc. It’s called Who Are You, Charlie Brown?, and it premieres today on Apple’s streaming service.
Unfortunately, if you were hoping for a deep dive into the craft and artistic impulses behind Charles M. Schulz and his world-renowned Peanuts characters, maybe read a book instead.